Palladium Hotel Lower Parel, Mumbai

It may be one of the newest properties in the city, but Palladium Hotel has already made quite a mark as one of the best hotels in Mumbai. The tallest luxury hotel in India is an oasis set in some prime property — the city's popular High Street Phoenix shopping hub — surrounded by major businesses and corporates. But its location is secondary; what really blows you away is the sheer decadence of its interiors. The old-world charm of the lobby, accentuated by Rajasthani tikri artwork, continues in the hotel's various meeting rooms and banquet halls as well. The opulent pillar-less Ballroom, with its soaring 23-feet-high ceiling, rich carpeting and quaint chandeliers is the perfect venue for a large reception or a wedding. Bonus? It has the Bridal Suite attached — ideal for prepping and grooming the bride — as well as the Terrace Gardens, which provide a delightful al fresco setting for buffet or sit-down dining. The dark, gleaming floors, low ceiling and metallic accents of the Grand Hall are suited to cocktail parties and receptions. Pallazzio's large windows allow plenty of natural light to stream in, making it a warm welcoming space for day events, while its rich wall-to-wall carpeting and light fixtures add a touch of glam for the night. The Imperial Hall takes the glamour up a notch with its gilded mosaic walls, dramatic mirrors in bold frames and ornate chandeliers.